Membership Magazine February 2024
BOARD OF GOVERNORS Thomas E. Carroll, President S. Gale Woods, Vice President Elizabeth R. Sieck, Secretary Hugh W. Mohler, Jr., Treasurer Jonathan H. Beard J. Francis Cannon Mason M. Champion Raymond C. Daue, Jr. Ashley D. Giese Paul D. McKinnell Christopher W. Oven Jennifer B. Speargas
CONTENTS 1
Great People Make Favorite Places
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Membership
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À la Carte Dining
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Events & Bowling
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Fitness & Wellness
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Golf
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Grounds
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Racquets
ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE The Admissions Committee welcomes comments from the BCC membership regarding any of the foregoing candidates. All communication with the Admissions Committee is held in strict confidence. The current members of the Admissions Committee and their contact information are as follows:
EVENTS CALENDAR Location - Roland Park RP | Five Farms FF | Off-site OF
February 1 - Uncorked Wine Series RP 5 - BCC Summer Camp Guest Registration Begins 9 - Oyster Roast RP 10 - Lovebug Festival RP 11 - Super Bowl To-Go Order Pickup FF
11 - À la Carte closes at 3:00pm 14 - Valentine's Day Dinner RP 17 - European Shoot OF 21 - Trivia Night FF 25 - Final Day of À la Carte Dining at Roland Park
20 - Trivia Night FF 24 - Easter Egg Hunt RP
April 4 - Uncorked Wine Series FF 6 - Game Night RP 17 - Trivia Night FF
J. Francis Cannon, Board Liaison franciscannon@msn.com | 410.908.0960 William T. Dowling thedowlings5@comcast.net | 410.952.2976 Candace D. Ellrich Candace.Domayer@gmail.com | 336.263.6370 R. Michael Gill, Jr. r.michael.gill@gmail.com | 410.371.7993 Vikas Gupta vgupta@omegahealthcare.com | 571.225.8065
March 7 - Uncorked Wine Series FF
C.J. Ilardo, Chair cjilardo@gmail.com | 443.622.7697
30 - Easter Egg Hunt RP 31 - Easter Brunch RP 31 - Easter Dinner RP
Tierney Jautze tierneyhoover@gmail.com | 410.935.8533 Erika McMahon ehockycko@yahoo.com | 443.827.9446
To-Go Pick-Up FF
Leanne R. Mohler leanne6408@comcast.net | 410.591.2786
27 - Father-Daughter Dance: Taylor's Version RP
John L. Tansey jtans@comcast.net | 443.904.3270
21 - Earth Day Pollinator Plants
ON THE COVER Cynthia Lynch with her daughter Clare and son Connor at our Hearts & Crafts event at Roland Park—February 2023.
RECEPTION Roland Park 410.889.4400 Five Farms 410.252.6505 Hours Monday 9:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Sunday 9:00am-9:00pm
Great People Make Favorite Places BCC has created an actionable statement that helps define our philosophy known as The Simple Truth: Great People Make Favorite Places. Below is a small sample of staff members who are helping to make BCC your favorite place.
Staff Member of the Month NOVEMBER 2023 Kyle Burke, Locker Room Attendant
Kyle has been at the Club for almost two years and has never skipped a beat while simultaneously pursuing a degree in Communications at Towson University. Kyle is a talented and motivated individual that is constantly looking for things he can improve in the locker room. He is a positive and reliable staff member that you can count on day in and day out. His work ethic goes above and beyond and continues to surpass expectations daily. Kyle embodies our theme of “One Team”, always willing to step in where help is needed and doesn’t shy away from trying something new.
Exceptional Leadership Award OCTOBER 2023 Ryan Moeller, Chief Engineer
Ryan is always positive and willing to help BCC no matter the challenge. Ryan has led, worked on, and completed numerous last-minute projects in his few years here. In October, he worked three late nights from home, building a 40' decorative perimeter around the stage for the 125th Anniversary Gala. A few days after building the stage panels, he had a request to build sides and a step to the hayride trailer that was rented for Boo Bash. Ryan leads by example, ensuring the Engineering Team stays informed of daily events and is quick to respond to daily requests in a friendly manner. Ryan has accomplished numerous tasks at BCC that could have easily been contracted out, such as demolishing and rebuilding the Tilly Porch and replacing siding on the East Refreshment Stand. Ryan goes out of his way to bring a smile to everyone he meets and always has a great attitude!
MEET ANDREA MILLAN Member Relations Manager
Andrea is a Towson native who has found her home in Canton, Maryland. She is a proud graduate of Towson High School and holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina. Andrea dedicated seven years to Bozzuto Management before embarking on a new chapter here at Baltimore Country Club. In April 2023, she tied the knot with her husband Grant in Puerto Rico. In her downtime, Andrea enjoys watching her favorite show Friends and shares her life with a rottweiler named Goose, inspired by the iconic Top Gun character. At Baltimore Country Club, Andrea oversees the Member Relations Team, dining reservations, and Club Event reservations. 1
MEMBERSHIP
WELCOME TO THE CLUB! New member bios can be viewed on our website or app under Membership.
BYLAWS RESOLUTIONS As a reminder, the most recent edition of the Bylaws is available on the Club website under Club Information. You can also review any new Board approved resolutions. Article V, Membership Categories, Section 8. Resignation
Mrs. Nicole Kozlowski
Mr. Patrick J. Schoenwetter
As of February 2006, in the spirit of fostering a family centric atmosphere, members who are married may not individually resign from the Club without the resignation of the other spouse, except in the event of divorce, legal separation, illness or disability precluding reasonable use of the Club, or other extraordinary or extenuating circumstances expressly approved by the Board. (It is intended that financial incapacity would not constitute an extenuating circumstance).
Article V, Membership Categories, Section 11. National Membership
(a) Any individual who has a legal address outside a fifty (50) mile distance from the Five Farms Clubhouse, 11500 Mays Chapel Road, Timonium, MD 21093, based on the average of the distances of the nearest three (3) available road systems and does not own or rent personally, through an agent or another, a residence within that 50 mile radius is eligible for National Membership.
Mrs. Anne Marie Schoenwetter
Mr. Jack Schoenwetter
PROPOSED FOR MEMBERSHIP The following prospective members have been posted for membership since the January 9, 2024 meeting of the Admissions Committee. Proposed candidates with completed files are posted for 30 days per the Club Bylaws. If you have any feedback, please contact the Admissions Committee Chair CJ Ilardo at cjilardo@gmail.com. All feedback will be held in confidence.
Proposed
Proposer
Mr. Ross Albers
Mr. Jason B. Connor
Mrs. Emily Albers
Mr. Jason B. Connor
Mrs. Kaitlyn J. Bowman
Mr. William Bowman
Mrs. Katherine M. Burton
Mr. C. Bradley Burton
Mr. Stewart K. Dunn, Jr.
Mr. Edwin Bradley III
Mr. Liam J. Hall
Mr. Wiliam S. Corey, Jr.
Mr. Dean Johnson
Mr. Jason McDonald
Mrs. Nicole Johnson
Mr. Jason McDonald
Mr. Tyden Wilson
Mr. Alexander Cameron
Mrs. Shannon Quick
Mr. Mark W. Quick
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Article VI, New Membership, Section 1. New Proposals, 1st paragraph
As of 1965, in the spirit of fostering a family centric atmosphere, a proposal for a married person cannot be accepted without including a proposal for such person’s spouse. As of February 2006 any single person who was admitted as a member must inform the Director of Membership of any subsequent marriage and the date it took place. As of February 2006 any member who remarries following death or divorce must inform the Director of Membership of the marriage and the date it took place. The member’s spouse must apply for membership in the Club within two years of the marriage. Provided, however, that if the member is younger than 28 years of age at the time of marriage, such new spouse’s membership proposal may be deferred for three years from the date of the marriage. If the spouse is invited into membership, payment of the initiation fee at the time of the invitation is required. There is no maximum threshold in place to pay future initiation fees for possible future marriages. If a single, widowed, or divorced member fails to properly notify the Club of his or her subsequent marriage and the date of the wedding, he or she will be referred to the Traditions committee for disciplinary action. It is the Member’s obligation to apprise the Club of the change in his or her marital status. A failure to abide by the foregoing could subject the member to expulsion pursuant to Article VI, Section 1 of the Constitution.
Article VII, Transfer of Membership, Section 7. Nonresident Membership
(a) A Resident member who has adopted a legal address that lies outside of fifty (50) miles distance from the Five Farms Clubhouse, 11500 Mays Chapel Road, Timonium, MD 21093 based on the average of the distances of the nearest three (3) available road systems and does not reside in or own or rent personally through an agent or another, a residence within that fifty (50) miles average distance of the three (3) nearest available road systems may transfer to Nonresident status in the manner provided for in this Article, provided that the member notifies the Board in writing of his or her intention to be a Nonresident for a period of at least one year from the date of such notice.
À LA CARTE DINING
FEBRUARY À LA CARTE SPECIALS Make an À la Carte reservation to join in on the festivities! SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
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Mardi Gras
Super Bowl To-Go Order Pick-Up
Five Farms 5:00pm-9:00pm
Five Farms 11:00am-2:00pm
Valentine's Day À la Carte Specials
Live Music Featuring Tom Starr
Five Farms 5:00pm-9:00pm
Five Farms 5:00pm-9:00pm
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Last Day of À la Carte at Roland Park
Leaping into Libations Leap Year Specials
5:00pm-9:00pm
Five Farms 5:00pm-9:00pm
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EVENTS
UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS ADULT EVENTS
FAMILY EVENTS
CHILDREN'S EVENTS
RSVP: Club Calendar • Cancellation policy applies unless stated otherwise • *Complimentary for children under 4 CLUB EVENTS REGISTRATION SCHEDULE FEBRUARY EVENTS Registration Opens December 1
MARCH EVENTS Registration Opens January 1
APRIL EVENTS Registration Opens February 1
MAY EVENTS & INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Registration Opens March 1
FEBRUARY DATE
EVENT
LOCATION
TIME
Roland Park
Doors Open 6:00pm; Dinner 6:30pm
TICKET PRICE
$75++ per Person (Featuring five wine tastings & three-course plated dinner)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional Beverages by Chit; Country Club Casual
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Uncorked: La Follette & Quivira Wineries
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BCC Summer Camp Five Farms Guest Registration Opens
More information on page 5
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Oyster Roast
Roland Park
See ad on page 5
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Lovebug Festival
New Event!
Roland Park
See ad on page 5
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Super Bowl To-Go Pick-Up Five Farms
11:00am-2:00pm
See menu options on Club Calendar
Prepared Hot; Order Deadline: 2/8 at 3:00pm; 100% Non-refundable after 2/8
6:00pm-9:00pm
$75++ per Person (Includes displayed hors d'oeuvres, entrée selection, desserts, & glass of champagne)
View Menu on Club Calendar; Sole Dining Option at Roland Park; Additional Beverages by Chit; Country Club Casual
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Valentine's Day Dinner
Roland Park
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European Shoot
Off-site
9:00am-3:00pm
$538 per Shooter
100% Non-refundable; Hunting License, Gun, & Ammunition Required; HunterOrange Attire; See Club Calendar for More Information
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Trivia Night
Five Farms
6:00pm-9:00pm
$50++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine)
Reservations Required; Pre-order Dinner When Making Your Reservation; 10 Players Maximum per Team; Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual
TICKET PRICE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MARCH DATE
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EVENT
Uncorked: Chilean & Argentinian Wines Trivia Night
LOCATION
TIME
Five Farms
Doors Open 6:00pm; Dinner 6:30pm
$75++ per Person (Featuring five wine tastings & three-course plated dinner)
Additional Beverages by Chit; Country Club Casual
6:00pm-9:00pm
$50++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine)
Reservations Required; Pre-order Dinner When Making Your Reservation; 10 Players Maximum per Team; Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual
Adults $65++ Children (4-12) $45++ Children (2-3) $30++
Photos with the Easter Bunny; Bring Your Own Basket; Children's Activities; Complimentary for Children Under 2; Beverages by Chit; Egg Hunt Staggered by Age Group
Adults $70++ Children (4-12) $30++*
Brunch Buffet; Complimentary Family Photos; Live Music; Sole Dining at Roland Park; Beverages by Chit; Jacket & Tie
Five Farms
10:00am-1:00pm
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Easter Egg Hunt
Roland Park
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Easter Brunch
Roland Park
11:00am-2:00pm
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Easter Dinner
Roland Park
See ad on page 6
February 2024
Brunch 10:00am Egg Hunt 12:00pm
EVENTS APRIL DATE
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EVENT
Uncorked
Game Night
LOCATION
TIME
Five Farms
Doors Open 6:00pm; Dinner 6:30pm
$75++ per Person (Featuring five wine tastings & three-course plated dinner)
6:00pm-10:00pm
$80++ per Person (Includes food stations and wine & bourbon tastings)
Five Farms
6:00pm-9:00pm
$50++ per Person (Includes dinner & glass of wine)
Reservations Required; Pre-order Dinner When Making Your Reservation; 10 Players Maximum per Team; Cocktails by Chit; Country Club Casual
$30 per Kit (Includes a ready-to-plant garden kit with six plants and a planting guide)
Order Deadline: April 11; 100% Non-refundable after April 11
Roland Park
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Trivia Night
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Earth Day Pollinator Plants To-Go
Five Farms
Pickup 9:00am-10:00am
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Father-Daughter Dance
Roland Park
See ad on page 6
New Event!
TICKET PRICE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional Beverages by Chit; Country Club Casual Casino Games, Raffle, DJ, Dancing, & March Madness! Ages 21+; Additional Beverages by Chit; Country Club Casual;
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EVENTS
BOWLING
LEAGUES GENTLEMEN'S Tuesdays or Wednesdays
WINTER SEASON February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 23 (Member-Guest), 27, 28 March 6 - Handicap Tournament March 13 - Championship Warm-Up March 20 - Championship Round 1 March 27 - Championship & Final Banquet
LADIES’ THIRSTY THURSDAY Thursdays; Monthly
February 1 | March 7 (Final Play & Banquet)
MIXED (COUPLES) Fridays or Saturdays; Monthly
February 9, 10 | March 2 (Final Play & Banquet)
LADIES’ TUESDAY Tuesdays
February 6, 13 (Red Pin Day), 20, 27 March 5, 12, 19 (Championship & Closing Luncheon)
COMPLIMENTARY
BOWLING DAYS 6
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FAMILY DUCKPIN BOWLING 10:30am-7:00pm
ADULT BOWLING 6:00pm-9:00pm
February 4, 18 | March 3, 10
February 16 | March 15
FITNESS & WELLNESS
FALL IN L VE WITH
HEART HEALTH February is American Heart Month, emphasizing the importance of a heart-healthy diet and regular exercise. Opting for a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, coupled with maintaining an active lifestyle, significantly contributes to preventing heart disease. American Heart Month serves as a reminder to adopt habits that support a robust cardiovascular system, promoting overall well-being.
Our Fitness & Wellness Team is here to help you achieve your heart health goals year-round!
HEART HEALTHY TIPS
With Jenna Scott, Personal Coach & Yoga Instructor Commit to eating healthy for the month of February with your significant other! Teamwork will make it easier to hold each other accountable and stay on track. HEART HEALTHY FOODS: Fruits & Vegetables (Berries & Leafy Greens) ▶ Whole Grains (Quinoa) ▶ Healthy Proteins (Fish or Lean Meats) ▶ Non-fat or Low-fat Dairy (Yogurt) ▶ Unsaturated Fats & Oils (Avocado) ▶
VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL
Sign up for a couple’s personal training session package or private yoga package during the month of February and receive one free 30-minute training session with Personal Coach Jenna Scott. Contact Jenna at jscott@bcc1898.com for more information.
NEW DIGITAL CHECK-IN MEMBER CHECK-IN Step 1. Enter your member number Step 2. Select your location. If you are at Five Farms, select FF Fitness or Personal Training. If you are at Roland Park, select RP Fitness or Personal Training Step 3. Press Check In CHECKING-IN GUESTS Step 1. Enter your member number Step 2. Select your location. If you are at Five Farms, select FF Fitness or Personal Training. If you are at Roland Park, select RP Fitness or Personal Training Step 3. Press Group Check In Step 4. Press Add New Guest or select a guest you have previously checked in Step 5. Press Check In 7
FITNESS & WELLNESS
MOTIVATION
on repeat.
Revitalize your fitness routine with our Group Exercise classes.
Scan the QR code to review our inclement weather policy
The Group Exercise Studio is located on the second floor of the Five Farms clubhouse
⊲ Winter 2024 Schedule Morning Classes MONDAY
WEDNESDAY
HIIT Express
7:00am 8:30am
TUESDAY
Jessica 50 minutes
Mat Pilates Barre Fusion Meredith 50 minutes
Jessica 30 minutes
Barre Fusion
TRX Fusion Janine 50 minutes
Zoom Option Available*
Jessica/Dolores 50 minutes
SPECIALTY CLASS
Stretch & Strengthen Yoga Lainey 50 minutes
Reformer Pilates Barre Fusion Meredith 60 minutes
9:30am
SATURDAY
Zoom Option Only*
Jessica 30 minutes
Strength & Burn
FRIDAY
HIIT Express
Zoom Option Only*
Zoom Option Available*
THURSDAY
SPECIALTY CLASS
Reformer Pilates Meredith 60 minutes
Barre Fusion Meredith 50 minutes
10:30am 11:30am
SPECIALTY CLASS
Reformer Pilates Meredith 60 minutes Reformer Pilates Meredith 60 minutes
SPECIALTY CLASS
Evening Classes MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
5:15pm
SPECIALTY CLASS
Reformer Pilates Meredith 60 minutes
6:00pm
SPECIALTY CLASS
Alignment Yoga for Golfers Rebecca 60 minutes
Pre-registration is required via the Fitness Calendar (BCC website) or the Calendar (BCC mobile app) | Registration can be done up to seven days in advance of a class; please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend. In the event of a no-show, you will be charged for the class | You will receive a confirmation email when you register for a class (if a class is booked, you will be placed on the waitlist) | A minimum of four participants in each class is required in order to maintain offering a class (minimum of two for Reformer Pilates). There will be a three-week trial period prior to a cancellation of a class | Must be 16 years of age or older *ZOOM option available upon request for noted class by emailing instructor (Jessica at jtaylorson@bcc1898.com)
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GOLF Dear Members, As we transition to the new ownership of the Golf Shop, I want to sincerely thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to replenish the merchandise for the upcoming season. The number one priority of Baltimore Country Club's Professional Staff is servicing our membership and providing you with the best products that suit your needs. We have teamed up with one of our premier partners, Summit Golf Brands, to provide our membership with an online shopping experience during this transition. Members may select products from Fairway & Greene, Zero Restriction, B.Draddy, and EP New York with a 20% discount. Please feel free to reach out to our Professional Staff at 410.561.3381 if you have any questions or comments about your shopping experience.
BCC + Summit Golf Brands Microsite Scan the QR code to view the exclusive online store
Again, we sincerely thank you for your support and look forward to an incredible 2024 season.
Nick Cannon Director of Golf
LOFT LEAGUES
We're doing things a little differently this year with our LGA and MGA Loft Leagues. You will now register and participate individually on a weekly basis. Each week, your competition will be for league points and daily payouts. After the six-week period, the top four participants in points will advance to the championship event. $10 per Session WEEKLY EARNINGS: • The top two participants each week will be rewarded with Golf Shop credit • The top three will earn league points • Every time you participate, you are guaranteed to receive at least one point
LGA LEAGUE
Wednesdays | January 31-March 13 6:00pm-8:00pm
Week 1: January 31 Week 2: February 7 Week 3: February 14
Week 4: February 21 Week 5: February 28 Week 6: March 6
RSVP: Golf Genius | Limited to the first eight registrants Session registration closes the Monday prior at 5:00pm
MGA LEAGUE
Thursdays | February 1-March 14 5:00pm-7:00pm or 7:00pm-9:00pm
Week 1: February 1 Week 2: February 8 Week 3: February 15
Week 4: February 22 Week 5: February 29 Week 6: March 7
RSVP: Golf Genius | Limited to the first eight registrants Session registration closes the Tuesday prior at 5:00pm
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GROUNDS
By Cathy Wagner, CPH, Director of Horticulture
Horticulturist Laura Michel, BCC’s longest tenured staff member, retires after 44 years
F She took over in 1981, and has lovingly tended the grounds ever since. 10
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ebruary 29, 2024, marks the end of an era for Baltimore Country Club’s celebrated Horticulturist and longest tenured staff member, Laura Michel, who will be retiring after 44 years of attentive care to the gardens and grounds of Roland Park. If you have seen Laura hard at work, you know she is a dedicated and self-motivated person, always putting forth her best effort to perfect the little details that make Roland Park a favorite place for our members. But if you have had the pleasure of getting to know Laura on a personal level, you know it is her consideration and compassion for her fellow staff, members, wildlife, and feline friends that makes her stand out as one of the great people of BCC. Laura is a Baltimore native, growing up in Kingsville with two brothers, two sisters, and a heavy horticultural influence.
Her grandfather owned a commercial greenhouse in Parkville. Her family lived on a 30-acre farm, where her father tended his extensive formal gardens, and the kids had many opportunities to work and play outdoors. The love of horticulture was passed down through generations, so naturally after Laura graduated from Perry Hall High School, she earned a full scholarship to study Ornamental Horticulture at the University of Maryland. She graduated in 1980. After graduating, she was hired by Merrill Frank on May 29, 1980, to join the Grounds Team. Though she was first posted at Five Farms, the greater need was at the grounds of Roland Park, which had become somewhat overgrown since the golf course was sold in 1962. She took over in 1981, and has lovingly tended the grounds ever since.
GROUNDS
The children who searched for Easter eggs on the North Lawn when Laura was just learning the ropes are now bringing their own children to share in the outdoor tradition, and there’s Laura, carefully scheduling the planting of forced flower bulbs in outdoor flowerpots so their blooms are perfectly timed for the event. Though she will not appear in any wedding albums—it was her flower baskets, her manicured hedges, her gardens and grounds that have graced the photos of over 500 weddings since she started her career at Roland Park.
Laura has always treated Roland Park like it was her own and showed tremendous dedication to its upkeep over her 44 years. What does the future hold for Laura after BCC? She has not decided yet, but we wish Laura all the best as she transitions into the next stage of her life. Though she has always shied away from the spotlight, on February 27, there will be an intimate retirement celebration in her honor for those who might like to bid her farewell and thank her for her service to the Club.
...her gardens and grounds [have] graced the photos of over 500 weddings since she started her career...
GREENKEEPER’S UPDATE It’s been a couple years since we had the need to distribute information regarding winter play on the greens due to the mild weather and lack of snow. However, in January we recent received over nine inches of snowfall within a 72-hour period. Prior to this weather event, freezing temperatures froze the soil throughout the property. Following the snow event, temperatures rose in the 60s, followed by additional rain measuring over one inch. Consequently, the West Course, practice putting areas, chipping greens, and family putting green were closed due to the recent weather events. As temperatures rise and the upper surface begins to thaw, this is when the upper portion of the rootzone becomes soft and unstable. Traffic from either maintenance or play can damage the underlying roots, while foot printing will negatively affect
Scan to learn more about winter play on the greens
playing conditions in the months to come. At this time of year, conditions can change rather quickly. Our staff will evaluate conditions on a daily basis and communicate to Nick and his team throughout the winter months on current course conditions for playability. Thank you for understanding.
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RACQUETS
See you at Smash & Bash SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 • 6:30PM
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Join us for the third annual Smash & Bash Racquets Banquet! This special event aims to unite all racquet sports enthusiasts for an evening dedicated to celebrating everything related to racquets. We're gearing up to make this year's gathering even more spectacular. The finals of both the Squash and Paddle championships will take place just before the festivities kick off. Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 24, and secure your spot by registering at your earliest convenience. If you're participating in either the Paddle Championships or the Squash Championships, you're automatically registered for Smash & Bash. If you'd like to bring a guest or your spouse, make sure to register them online. Thank you for your continued support of Racquets at BCC. We can't wait to see you there!
REGISTER NOW
MEET ALYSSA We are excited to announce Alyssa Sollenberger as the new Head Racquets Professional at Baltimore Country Club. Alyssa is from Reading, PA, and has been a competitive tennis player since a very young age. She played Division I Women's Tennis at Army, where her team captured the Patriot League Championship and appeared in the NCAA Championships during her time on the team. As a teaching professional, she has worked at clubs in Pennsylvania, Texas, Colorado, and Florida. She was most recently the Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach at Alvernia University, where she graduated with her MBA years prior. She is excited to be an integral part of the Racquets Team at Baltimore Country Club and looks forward to bringing her knowledge, experience, and passion to the Club. We hope you will join us in welcoming Alyssa to BCC.
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RACQUETS
SQUASH MEMBER-GUEST WRAP-UP The 2024 BCC Squash Member-Guest finished with great matches throughout the weekend. The matches were live streamed, as was the scoring, so members and guests alike could watch from anywhere and enjoy the squash. The new bar setup in the Squash Pro Shop area looked fantastic and the matches were on the big screen for people who were eating, drinking, and recovering from their matches. With more participants than last year, we look forward to continuing to grow this fantastic event.
WINNERS & FINALISTS
Open Doubles Winners: Todd Ruth/Trevor McGuinness Finalists: Andrew Rice/Jeff Osborne
B Doubles Winners: Paul McKinnell/Owen Knott Finalists: Jim Meek/Brendan Collins
C Doubles Winners: Bob Travers/Wells Obrecht Finalists: Porter Siems/Chris Mottley
PADDLE INTERCLUB PLAYOFFS Get ready for the excitement of paddle season playoffs! Here is the breakdown of the rankings and playoff dates: GENTLEMEN
WOMEN
DIVISION 1 Ranked #4 Playoffs begin February 15
DIVISION 1 Ranked #5 Playoffs began January 24
DIVISION 2 Ranked #2 Playoffs begin February 13
DIVISION 2 Ranked #2 Playoffs began January 29
DIVISION 3 BCC 1 - Ranked #6 | BCC 2 - Ranked #7 Playoffs begin February 15 DIVISION 4 Ranked #6 Playoffs begin February 13
CHECK
OUT OUR
SUMMER ALL-STARS Ages 5-9
TENNIS ACADEMY Ages 9+
SQUASH CAMP Ages 5-17
RACQUETS
CAMPS Scan the QR code for more information
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Presort Standard U.S. Postage Roland Park Five Farms 4712 Club Road 11500 Mays Chapel Road Baltimore, MD 21210 Lutherville, MD 21093 www.bcc1898.com | 410.889.4400
MAIN NUMBERS Golf House: 410.561.3381 Tennis House: 410.889.4474 Racquets Pro Shop: 410.467.1208
DINING HOURS FIVE FARMS Year-round | Tuesday-Sunday Brunch: Sunday, 11:00am-2:00pm Lunch: Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00am-2:00pm Clubhouse Menu: Tuesday-Sunday, 2:00pm-5:00pm Dinner: Tuesday-Sunday, 5:00pm-9:00pm ROLAND PARK Now through Sunday, February 25 Dinner: Wednesday-Sunday, 5:00pm-9:00pm
RESERVATIONS
For all reservations please visit bcc1898.com, download our mobile app via the Apple Store or Google Play Store, call 410.889.4400, or email reservations@bcc1898.com.
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